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Anthony Poole is a family medicine Physician Assistant who has been treating adult and pediatric patients in South Carolina since his graduation from MUSC's PA Program in 2009. He spent most of his early career focused on rural health and providing care to underserved communities across the state. He is passionate about health equity and ensuring that all patients receive high quality healthcare regardless of their background, race, financial status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. He enjoys being a part of a multidisciplinary care team that treat patients with dignity and respect. Clinically, he focuses on preventing chronic disease through lifestyle and behavior changes and involves patients in their plan of care. He strives to control patient's chronic conditions through evidence-based treatment plans and ensures patients are properly screened for cancer and other chronic diseases according to the most up to date guidelines. Anthony was recognized as the South Carolina Provider of the Year in 2020 by the SC Primary Health Care Association and as one of Charleston's Forty Under 40 Professionals in 2020. He completed a doctoral program in Administrative Medicine through the University of Lynchburg in 2022 where he graduated with his Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree with additional graduate certificates in Clinical Administrative Leadership and Executive Leadership.In addition to his clinical duties, Mr. Poole also serves as MUSC's System Director for Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI). In this role, he works under the leadership of MUSC's Chief Quality Officer to ensure that all patients at MUSC receive high quality healthcare services in an environment that is safe and patient centered.

Dr. Suzanne Schwab is a Family Medicine Physician with board certifications in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. She offers comprehensive primary care as well as specialized outpatient addiction medicine services. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Schwab helps patients manage a variety of health conditions, including substance use disorders such as alcohol, opioid, and benzodiazepine addiction.In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Schwab teaches medical and psychology students about addiction treatment, diagnosis, and care. She is also involved in research focused on primary and rural healthcare and advocates for addiction-related issues both in South Carolina and Washington, DC.Dr. Schwab takes a holistic approach to patient care, addressing medical, psychological, and social factors. She provides addiction medicine assessments and treatment for substance use disorders, including medication-assisted treatments such as buprenorphine/naloxone and long-acting buprenorphine (Sublocade, Brixadi) injections, as well as Vivitrol. Dr. Schwab also offers comprehensive primary care with a focus on addiction care or addiction consult services only. She is dedicated to supporting her patients' overall health and well-being through compassionate, personalized care.